'24 Preview: Jacksonville Jaguars

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Aug 06, 2024

Volume XXIV Edition XXX | 2024 Preview: Jacksonville Jaguars

AFC SOUTH || 2023 Record: 9-8 || AAF Preseason Power Ranking: 21

Team Brass

Owner: Shahid Khan || General Manager: Trent Baalke || Head Coach: Doug Pederson || Offensive Coordinator: Press Taylor || Defensive Coordinator: Ryan Nielsen || Special Teams: Heath Farwell

2024 NFLPA Report Card || Overall Ranking (5 of 32)

Offense Rankings

Total Offense: 339.5 (13th) || Passing: 242.7 (9th) || Rushing: 96.8 (24th) || Points: 22.2 (T-13th) || Sacked: 41 (T-16th) || 3rd Down: 38.2% (17th)

Defense Rankings

Total Defense: 342.8 (22nd) || Passing: 239.8 (26th) || Rushing: 103.1 (9th) || Points Allowed: 21.8 (17th) || Sacks: 40 (25th) || Turnover Differential: -3 (T-21st)

Top 10 Franchise Players

LB Josh Allen (photo credit: Jacksonville Jaguars)
QB Trevor Lawrence
LB Travon Walker
WR Christian Kirk
OT Cam Robinson
TE Evan Engram
LB Foye Oluokun
RB Travis Etienne
CB Darious Williams
WR Jamal Agnew

Key Additions

QB Mac Jones (Patriots) || WR Gabriel Davis (Bills) || WR Devin Duvernay (Ravens) || C Mitch Morse (Bills) || DT Arik Armstead (49ers) || CB Ronald Darby (Ravens) || S Darnell Savage

Key Losses

WR Calvin Ridley (Titans) || WR Zay Jones (Cardinals) || DT Foley Fatukasi (Texans) || CB Darious Williams (Rams) || CB Tre Herndon (Giants) || S Rayshawn Jenkins (Seahawks)

Breakout Players

WR Parker Washington - It’s a crowded wide receiver room but Washington oozes potential with his blazing speed and ability to cut on a dime. He’ll need to earn the trust of Trevor Lawrence after an up-and-down first season.

LB Chad Muma - It was hard to find Muma on the field during his second season, a stark contrast to his rookie year, where he made a handful of starts. He could still be a valuable cog if opportunity presents itself; Muma is hands down one of the most athletic linebackers in the entire league.

S Antonio Johnson - The rangy Johnson was one of the true steals of the 2023 NFL Draft. Just as he demonstrated at Texas A&M, the fifth round pick showed the propensity for creating turnovers with two interceptions, one forced fumble and a sack, to go along with 17 tackles in limited time. Don’t be surprised to see Johnson wind up as one of the starting safeties in Week 1.

2024 NFL Draft Class

The Jaguars took care of business early on with first round selection Brian Thomas Jr. at wideout. Afterwards, it was all about adding massive depth to the defensive line with LSU teammates Maason Smith in the second and Jordan Jefferson in the fourth, along with Myles Cole in the third. Jacksonville found good value in the mid rounds with nickel back Jarrion Jones and offensive tackle Javon Foster. Initial Overall Rookie Assessment: High Level Impact